Community Impact & Involvement

Filtration Quick Facts

Failing Air Quality

Roughly 46% of Americans live in areas with failing air quality levels.

Life Indoors

More than 90% of our time is spent indoors – but indoor pollution levels are as much as 5 times higher than outdoor levels – and can be 100x worse.

Respiratory Ailments

94% of respiratory ailments are caused by prolonged exposure to polluted air.

Asthma Cases

Up to 65% of asthma cases could be prevented with proper Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

Emergency Room Visits

Asthma accounts for 33% of all emergency room visits.

Energy Use

HVAC equipment accounts for 50% of the average building’s energy use – and equipment with dirty coils uses up to 37% more energy.

3500 Gallons

The average person consumes roughly 1 gallon of water per day but breathes over 3,500 gallons of air.

2 Tablespoons

The average individual inhales about two tablespoons of respirable particulates every day.

The #1 Cause

Improper air filtration is the #1 cause of poor indoor air quality (IAQ).

The Crucial Impact of Indoor Air Quality

Inadequate Indoor Air Quality has been proven to cause:

Damaged respiratory function
Decreased cognitive performance
Damage to central nervous system
Increased cardiovascular harm
Reproductive and developmental damage
Increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Accelerated death rates

We Believe in Keeping Community First

Every year we give back by making donations to several local and regional organizations. Our people are our strength and have a positive impact on our surrounding communities. The following organizations are just a few that we contribute to:

Center for Women & Children
Metro United Way
Habitat for Humanity
Wayside Christian Mission
Adopt-a-Highway
Salvation Army Toy Drive

Young man working in factory with gloves, hat, and mask on

Our Success is Our People

Our people-centric workplace promotes enthusiasm and ownership amongst team members by encouraging them to refine their individuality, achieve personal and professional growth, and rise to their fullest potential. AAF leadership inspires the belief that employees are our greatest assets, helping shape our culture every day, and that people working together achieve more.

I enjoy working at AAF Flanders because of the company culture, diverse backgrounds, camaraderie amongst coworkers, and the opportunities for career development. It’s rewarding knowing that the work I do here protects the environment and improves our quality of life.

Ashley Anderson

QC Technician

I’ve been working at AAF Flanders for 16 years and what I enjoy most is how everyone comes together as a team, regardless of ethnicity or background. I like the opportunities for cross training throughout departments, which allows us to learn about the different filters we build. We work as one team, one goal. We don’t just build filters, we build people.

Pam Boone

Assembly Operator

I’ve been with AAF Flanders for 10 years, and what I like most about working here is the variety of people I get to work with. With every new person comes a new pair of eyes with new ideas and areas for improvement. I enjoy building new filters and seeing the employees come together as a team to meet our customer demands.

Rachel Chew

Team Leader

I enjoy working at AAF Flanders because of the of the variety of job skills, opportunities, and the relationships built with co-workers.

Adam Ridenhour

Machine Operator

I enjoy working for AAF Flanders because it provides for my family, I get to work with a diverse group of people, and I enjoy the fact that I get to be a part of a company that provides clean air nationwide.

Heather Benson